May 30, 2019

The recent passing of my grandmother (at the age of 106!) has been a time of reflection for me. I’m very lucky that I’m not overly devastated by the loss, and I’m quickly moving through the stages of grief. However, it got me thinking that an overview of the original five stages of grief (as

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May 14, 2019

Perinatal Mood Disorders are mood and anxiety symptoms that occur during pregnancy or up to one year postpartum. Thankfully, they are slowly gaining greater awareness. This awareness is helping women step out of the shadows of suffering long enough to ask for help, it’s helping those closest to them recognize when help is needed, and

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April 28, 2019

It’s quite common for people who have taken time away from work to be stay-at-home parents to eventually return to the workforce. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 50% of working moms who left their jobs to care for their family decide to go back to work. But, that transition is not always simple and

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April 11, 2019

If you or a loved-one has experienced depression, you might have noticed that negative thoughts (‘I am a failure’, ‘I am worthless’, etc) tend to start a spiral reaction of negative moods and negative sensations like sluggishness and fatigue.  The challenge is that even after this episode has passed, new research is showing that a

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March 25, 2019

If you or your spouse are considering divorce, but are not completely sure that’s the best path, there is a new opportunity called Discernment Counseling. It’s a chance to slow down, take a breath, and look at your options for your marriage.It will help you: Gain clarity and confidence about what steps to take with

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